Debates Over Global Warming Credibility and Coverage
Editorial notes critics like Glenn Swagger Jr and Robert Jastrow on how media shape environmental beliefs. Jastrow questions warming threat exaggeration, citing 0.5 C rise since 1880 mostly before 1940 and possible sunspot influence, urging more study and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Glenn Swagger Jr
Oil Daily
Robert Jastrow
George C. Marshall Institute
Jastrow
House backs light touch cable regulation despite veto threats
The Camarillo Daily News notes that House approval of a regulation bill mirrors a Senate measure but critics warn both proposals overreach. Over five years basic cable bills rose 50 percent, prompting calls for modest safeguards without stifling tech progress. Conference committee may forge a lighter approach.
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Bush
U.S. House
Senate
Congressional
House
Congress
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Include Signatures
The notice invites unsigned letters not to be published and requests signed letters with the writer’s address plus a phone number for verification. It emphasizes moderation to ensure authenticity and facilitate contact.
Backyard water garden and treehouse create family retreat
In the 300 block of East 11th, Thomas and Judith Gouwens and Randall and Jane Rock transform their yards into a landscape of a flagstone pond with goldfish and water lilies, cedar treehouse with suspended bridge, and sprawling plantings. The Rock children explore under the cedar treehouse and a fireman’s pole and rope climb add adventure.
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Jim Hitch
Herald
East 11Th
Thomas
Judith Gouwens
E. 11Th
Randall and
Jane Rock
Gouwens
Michigan
Chicago
Contact details for Kansas and national lawmakers
A compiled list provides addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush, Gov. Joan Finney, Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Representatives Dick Nichols, George Teagarden, Dave Webb, and Walker Hendrix, including White House and state capitol locations and district offices.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
Washington
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stilwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
I Am One of the Lucky Ones Who Uses Food Stamps
An editor states that personal attacks are unwelcome and presents a reader's note about using food stamps. The writer explains buying generic ice cream, basics like milk bread meat fruit vegetables, working daily, receiving child support, and managing bills after essentials, gas, and car costs.
Community letters mix of concerns and nostalgia in brief
A reader laments welfare stigma and child support needs, seeks help. asks about city dog noise rules. praises property enforcement but criticizes officials’ inaction. recalls friendly police behavior in the 40s and 50s. argues against secondhand smoke. notes pothole issues and road costs. invites public input via a nightly call-in program with limited hours.
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